Julianna Pena broke her silence after failing during the Co-Princhipal event of the UFC 316.
Kayla Harrison won a submission victory in the second round And the rooster weight belt on Saturday evening.
Amanda Nunes entered the cage After the fights to help promote a future fight with his former teammate.
Julianna Pena hopes to be in good shape and ready to face the winner of Amanda Nunes against Kayla Harrison.
Julianna Pena issues a declaration after UFC 316
Sunday, Pena shared an Instagram publication reflecting on the loss of its title of 135 lb to UFC 316.
“The Venezuean Vixen” also examined a potential revenge match with Harrison when she said “Dibs on the winner” of her next fight with Nunes.
“Thank you to the fans who raised me with your love and your encouragement during this #fightcamp,” wrote Pena.
“I love you all and I feel so grateful for all the support and energy you give me – it really means the world!”
“I’m sorry I couldn’t do the job. I am super disappointed but a hat in Kayla on her victory!
“It’s time to be healed and prepare for your next fight because I call Dibs on the winner!”
Julianna Pena needs a victory
It seems very unlikely that Pena’s next fight is for the COQ weight title of the UFC.
Such a fast and dominant loss makes a revenge match with Harrison very difficult to sell.
However, if Pena can beat a superior competitor, she will become a viable option.
Raquel Pennington, Ketlen Vieira, Norma Dumont and Macy Chiasson are the best classified fighters at 135 pounds.
A victory over one of them should propel Pena into the title mixture and give him the chance to become three times UFC champion.
